Lenovo releases redesigned ThinkPad ultrabook for under $1000

The latest ThinkPad from Lenovo, the T431s, reflects a slightly more modern design strategy which still meets the company’s standards for ruggedness and durability.

The 14-inch ultrabook sports a thinner profile, with a 1600 x 900 pixel resolution display, as well as the usual array of connectivity features.

The device measures in a 13.30 x 8.89 x 0.8 inches, with a weight of 1.63 kg (3.6 lbs), and is regulated by Mil-SPEC 8 standards for rigidity and durability, alongside Intel integrated HD graphics, 4GB of RAM, a 720p webcam, and a 320GB 5,400RPM hard drive (there are optional upgrades for SSDs as well). The base model comes with a 2.7GHz Intel Core i5-3337U processor, which can also be upgraded to an i7.

Most notably, it also features a revamped trackpad, which eliminates the need for physical buttons, and instead relies on gesture support (of up to 20 different gestures).